Just hours ago the model-turned-actress openly wept as she watched her husband, tennis player Andy Roddick, play his last ever game at the U.S. Open.

But like a true pro, by this evening the leggy blonde was all smiles as she posed on the red carpet with a gaggle of celebrities.

What a difference a few hours makes: She may have been in tears at earlier today, but Brooklyn Decker put on a happy face tonight

But it seemed that perhaps the 25-year-old had been pressed for time, as she rushed from the Arthur Ashe stadium in Queens to the Target launch party in the Meatpacking district of Manhattan today.

For not only was Brooklyn wearing same leather mini skirt as she had the tennis match, but unlike her fellow invitees with their coiffed hair and professionally applied make-up, the Sports Illustrated model sported no more than a slick of mascara and lipgloss, while her hair was distinctly unstyled.

Also attending the launch for The Shops at Target, featuring a range of new designer collaborations, was The Help actress Jessica Chastain who wore a Kirna Zabete for Target dress, with black jacket and peep toe shoes.

A natural beauty: The Sports Illustrated model sported no more than a slick of mascara and lipgloss, while her hair was distinctly unstyled

No help required: Jessica Chastain looked put together as she posed on the red carpet

Different styles: Hailee Steinfeld is all smiles while Alexandra Richards opted for a smoldering rock'n'roll look

True Grit actress Hailee Steinfeld also opted for the dress by the edgy Soho boutique but in a different colour.

Rolling Stones rocker Keith Richards daughter Alexandra DJ-ed at the event and Lauren Bush Lauren, who President George W Bush niece and Ralph Lauren's daughter-in-law, used the party at a promotional opportunity for her Feed bag line.

The one-night-only, pop-up shop will gave New Yorkers the chance to shop
the collections before they launched at Target stores nationwide and on
Target.com next week.

On target: Lauren Bush Lauren made sure her label was noticed, although it is not stocked at Target

Last week, on his 30th birthday, Andy Roddick announced he was to retire from competitive tennis whenever his U.S. Open run ended.

And earlier today, Roddick's wife, model and actress Brooklyn Decker, was overcome by emotion in the stands as the 2003 tournament champion and former world No. 1-ranked player lost in four sets to Juan Martin del Potro.

Wearing a grey Andy Roddick Foundation T-shirt and a black leather skirt, the Battleship actress kept her eyes
hidden behind a pair of black sunglasses but could not disguise her
sadness in New York City today.

Emotional: Brooklyn Decker sheds a tear as her husband Andy Roddick plays his last professional game

Roddick was also visibly emotional in the final game on the Arthur Ashe
Stadium Court and received a huge ovation from the crowd as he bowed
out.

'The
last five games was hard,' Roddick said after the game. 'Once I got down that break I
could barely look at my box. I'm a little overwhelmed right now.'

'For the first time in my career, I'm not
sure what to say,"' Roddick told the crowd after the match. 'I
appreciate your support along the way. I know I haven't made it easy for
you at times,' referring to short temper on the court.

Temper tantrum: Andy as known as much being loud and opinionated on court as for his tennis skills

Argentinian Del Potro, when he was asked for the on-court interview, stepped away quickly to give Nebraska born Roddick the stage.

'It was really tough moment for me and for him, also,' he said later. 'Last point of his life. The crowd was amazing for both players. I really enjoyed in that way, but it wasn't easy for me to play.'

USTA Chairman Jon Vegosen said today: 'Andy
has been an outstanding ambassador for our sport and our country, always
carrying himself with the character and class that define a champion.

Overwhelmed: The U.S Open and Davis champion was clearly affected by emotions as the end neared

Supportive: Model wife Brooklyn Decker has been a fixture in the stands at the U.S Open

The couple started dating in 2007 after Roddick asked his
agent to track down a number for Decker, after spotting the leggy blonde in a Sports Illustrated swimsuit spread and married in 2009.

Roddick has battled injuries throughout the last few years, saying in
his retirement announcement he didn't believe he could put in the work
required to stay at the top of the game anymore.

He will now devote more time to The Andy Roddick Foundation, a charity
dedicated to improving the quality of life and enhance educational and
economic opportunities for all children based on the principles of
respect for family, education and morality.

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Brooklyn Decker's tears dry up after husband Andy Roddick's retirement as she hits the red-carpet